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W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 29, 2012
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The W Retreat & Spa on Vieques Island in Puerto Rico is designed with fabulous flair and exuberant bursts of color by the stylishly eclectic Patricia Urquiola. Visitors may indulge in a dream life of worldly pleasures beginning by waking up in the hotel’s signature W beds with pillow-top mattresses, fluffy goose-down duvets and 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets and followed by breathtaking views of the hotel’s beautifully landscaped gardens, tropical pool and alluringly azure Caribbean Sea beyond.

Loews Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 27, 2012
Posted in: CALIFORNIA. 1 comment

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The Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California is located in a premier waterfront location just minutes from Silver Strand State Beach, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and LEGOLAND California, to name a few. Its dining facilities include: French cuisine at Mistral;  California coastal cuisine at Market Café;  fresh pastries, sandwiches, wraps, pizza by the slice, and candy by the pound at Market To Go;  and legendary mojitos, cheladas and margaritas at La Cantina.

 

Tivoli Lodge, Vail

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 25, 2012
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The Tivoli Lodge in Vail, Colorado is a newly rebuilt, luxury ski resort known throughout the years for providing friendly, caring, personal service. The hotel’s new European-style architecture blends perfectly into the surrounding natural environment, with unobstructed views of Vail’s Golden Peak ski area and within steps of the Vista Bahn ski lift. The luxurious and spacious lobby offers stunning mountain views and is reminiscent of a plush, lodge-style living room with oversized chairs, leather sofas, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and small wine bar.

The Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 23, 2012
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The Ahwahnee Hotel, situated on the floor of Yosemite Valley, is constructed from stone, concrete, wood and glass. The hotel is a National Historic Landmark and Yosemite National Park’s distinctive AAA® Four-Diamond hotel.  Known for its magnificent façade, and architecture, The Ahwahnee Hotel was specifically designed to highlight its natural surroundings: Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and Glacier Point.  The destination of queens and presidents alike, this distinctive Yosemite National Park hotel offers a perfect balance of history, hospitality and elegance.

The Ritz-Carlton San Juan, Isla Verde

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 22, 2012
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The Ritz-Carlton San Juan in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico is ideally located on eight acres of prime beachfront property in beautiful Isla Verde and just minutes from historic Old San Juan. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m., the hotel invites visitors to enjoy their weekly wine tastings in The Lobby Lounge, featuring special wine pairings and wine seminars every month. As Puerto Rico enjoys a summery tropical climate, temperatures average 82 F (28 C) in winter and 82 F in summer, while trade winds provide constant breezes.

Hilton Short Hills

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 21, 2012
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The Hilton Short Hills in Short Hills, New Jersey is just 25 short minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and less than 10 minutes from New Jersey Transit trains. Visitors may travel to New York City in less than 40 minutes by train or 60 minutes by car and, upon their return, relax with specialty martinis and views of the woodland at the Retreat Lounge. Visitors may also dine on American cuisine at The Dining Room while The Patio offers a poolside and al fresco setting during the summer months.

Hotel Rex, San Francisco

Posted by Roger Baronat on July 16, 2012
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The Hotel Rex in San Francisco takes its inspiration from the San Francisco art and literary salons of the 1920’s and 30’s. It is located in the heart of the theater district and one block away from Union Square, the center of the city’s shopping district. San Francisco’s Powell Street Cable Car line is one block away and travels to Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and North Beach. The hotel is also within walking distance to Moscone Convention Center, Yerba Buena Gardens and the Museum of Modern Art.